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Rosewood Apothecary
Rosewood Apothecary
Dec 06, 2022 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Choices

Some are excellent for certain
Others not so much
If I’m the man behind the curtain
The choice is mine to touch

At times I choose entirely wrong
At least that’s how it feels
I carry these mistakes so long
My spirit starts to reel

Reflecting on the sore missteps
I find the lessons dear
I’ll try to choose a better path
To walk along this coming year

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Anyone else beat themselves up over stuff? It’s my modus operandi

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Review Request Direction: How does this theme appeal to you?

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - draft

About the Author

Region, Country: U.S.A., USA

Favorite Poets: Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Walt Whitman. I’m enamored by the work of lyricists such as Robert Hunter, John Barlow, John Dyer Baizley, and Tom Marshall just to name a handful.

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Comments

Geezer

Geezer

2 years 7 months ago

Oh yeah...

I do it frequently. Not so much as I used to, but then I don't have that much time to get into trouble.
I think that as we get older, we tend to slow down and think things through before acting. [I do still think of mistakes I've made in the past]; but I wouldn't be here where I am if I had done things differently. [Butterfly wings and all that stuff]. This is a gentle reminder to watch out for making rash decisions! I like it! I don't see anything I would change. Good work! ~ Geez.
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Jackweb

Jackweb

2 years 7 months ago

I got the message!!

When we don't learn from our mistakes, we inflict unnecessary stress on our selves and others, and we risk loosing people's confidence and trust in us. Nice one!
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Lavender

Lavender

2 years 7 months ago

Choices

Hi, Tim,
You hit the mark with this. I used to beat myself up all the time, but have mellowed with age, I think. Life isn't supposed to be perfect, and I wasted a lot of precious time trying. Your poem is a great affirmation!
Thank you!
L

RoseBlack

RoseBlack

2 years 7 months ago

Spot on

I know I still make mistakes but try my best to learn from each lesson. I think slowly I have gotten the hang of it but still falter from time to time. I tend to be my harshest critic and reflect on decisions past. Great write! Wouldn't change a thing.

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

2 years 7 months ago

dear Tim,

it sounds to me like a new year's resolution, I like it. I think you have learned a lot from any missteps you have made in the past. that reminds me...it is almost that time of year again. (great structure to your poem). you have a great one.

*hugs Cat & eddy